Thoonga Nagaram - The City
A decentralized and transparent platform for government transparency and citizen engagement through blockchain.
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描述
Thoonga Nagaram is a pioneering platform designed to facilitate transparency in government actions and enable privacy-centric, decentralized citizen data management. By leveraging zero-knowledge (ZK) technology and anonymous protocols, Thoonga Nagaram allows citizens to manage grievances, monitor government expenditures, and interact with services without compromising privacy.
🔍 Problem Statement & Solutions
Thoonga Nagaram aims to address several pressing issues in government transparency and citizen engagement:
- Transparency in Government Actions and Spending: Citizens gain full visibility into government expenditures, including transaction hashes for all departmental spending.
- Bribe-Free Society: A transparent financial structure minimizes corruption.
- Unified Payment Platform: Users can pay taxes, utility bills, medical expenses, and more, all through a single portal using PYUSD-based blockchain transactions.
- Anonymous Feedback & Grievance Submission: Citizens can submit grievances and monitor crime rates and energy usage anonymously, ensuring personal security.
- Financial Management: Users can track their transaction history and analyze their spending habits for improved budgeting.
- Educational Portal: Users can access resources on blockchain technology, market insights, and trends for better financial literacy.
- Privacy in Healthcare: Hospitals can access a citizen’s medical history without revealing personal identifiers using ZK protocols.
💡 Key Features
- Transparent Government Expenditures: Public access to transaction data of law enforcement, Public Works, and other government departments.
- Anonymous Grievance Submission: Zero-knowledge-based systems ensure feedback remains anonymous.
- One-Stop Financial Hub: Pay taxes, bills, and more using PYUSD, fostering a more unified digital economy.
- Personalized Financial Analytics: View and manage transaction history.
- Medical History Management: Hospitals can securely access medical records using Anon Aadhaar without disclosing identity.
- Blockchain-Based Educational Resources: Stay informed about various chains and market trends.
- Region-Specific Features for India: Uses Anon Aadhaar for anonymous user authentication, focusing on Indian governance needs.
本次黑客松进展
High gas fees posed a challenge in making the platform affordable. To address this, we optimized the platform's interaction with on-chain storage, selectively storing essential data on-chain to reduce costs. 🛠️ Technologies Used Blockchain & Smart Contracts: Solidity, EVM, Hardhat, ethers.js Frontend: TypeScript, React.js, Vite.js Backend & Database: Express.js, MongoDB Atlas, IPFS Additional Tools & Integrations: QuickNode (Functions, Streams, Gas Fees API), Covalent Gold Rush, Blockscout, CoinAPI